Mike Byrne
About Mike Byrne
Mike Byrne serves as the Foundry Operations Manager and Test Data Integration Program Manager at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Chapman University and extensive experience in operational management and yield improvement.
Work at ON Semiconductor
Mike Byrne has held the position of Foundry Operations Manager/Test Data Integration Program Manager at ON Semiconductor since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for developing monthly executive-level operational and yield KPI reporting. He has successfully improved on-time delivery to over 95% at two underperforming foundries within four months of starting his current role. Byrne collaborates with foundry engineering teams to drive yield improvement efforts, utilizing various methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Work Requests (SWRs). He also manages a team of contract programmers to integrate probe/sort and final test data into ON Semiconductor’s yield analysis and data archiving systems across more than one hundred sites.
Education and Expertise
Mike Byrne studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Chapman University from 1983 to 1988, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEL). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in semiconductor manufacturing and operations management. His expertise includes operational reporting, yield improvement strategies, and supplier audits to the VDA6.3 automotive standard. This combination of education and practical experience positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the semiconductor industry.
Background in Semiconductor Industry
Prior to his current role at ON Semiconductor, Mike Byrne accumulated significant experience in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Micron Technology in various capacities, including Sr. Product Manager in the Imaging Group from 2006 to 2008, and as SSG Supply Chain Manager from 2009 to 2012. He also served in the Imaging Group at Micron Technology from 1994 to 2006. Before his tenure at Micron, Byrne was the Manufacturing Manager at Meteorcomm from 2012 to 2017. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
Military Experience
Mike Byrne served in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician, 1st Class (E-6), from 1982 to 1988. This six-year military experience provided him with technical skills and discipline that have contributed to his professional development in the electronics and semiconductor fields. His military background complements his later roles in the technology sector, enhancing his ability to manage complex operations.